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enMackay 'should never have joined Wigan'Malky Mackays tenure at Wigan Athletic was doomed from the very beginning, according to a supporters group.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mackay-should-never-have-joined-wigan
The Scot was a controversial appointment back in November, following revelations of offensive text messages sent between himself and then Cardiff City head of recruitment Iain Moody during the pair's time in south Wales.
Mackay was sacked on Monday, after winning just five of his 24 league matches in charge, with none of those victories earned in front of Wigan's home fans.
Wigan sit 23rd in the Championship, eight points from safety with only five matches remaining and replacement boss Gary Caldwell facing a tough ask to keep them up.
"My reaction was less shock, more a pleasant surprise," Alan Moore from Wigan fan website 'This Northern Soul' told Perform.
"Mackay should never have been appointed manager of our club.
"He was a bad fit in terms of reputation and style, and things have gone from bad to indescribable during his time with the club.
"The chairman stuck his neck out with this appointment and the utter mess that followed lead to him being stubborn about the manager's continued employment despite results and performances showing no sign of improvement over the last five months.
"The only shock is that happened with so little of the season left and such a little chance of survival remaining. If a change in manager had happened a couple of games ago then there would have been a reasonable chance of turning things."
On the appointment of former captain Caldwell as manager, Moore said: "He wouldn't have been my first choice, but despite his reputation as 'Captain Calamity' this could turn out to be a genius appointment.
"There's little to no chance of him affecting the outcome of this season but making the change now means that we can put it all behind us and get on with trying to enjoy our football again.
"Beyond that? He's got two rebuilding jobs to do, firstly with what will be left of his first team squad and secondly with the foundations that we started to lay during our last few years in the Premier League.
"Caldwell may already be booked on some coaching courses this summer; he might be better off booking on a bricklaying one instead."
news_articleWed, 08 Apr 2015 17:34:43 +0000Anonymous372581 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan name captain Caldwell as new bossWigan Athletic have moved quickly to replace Malky Mackay by naming club captain Gary Caldwell as their new manager.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigan-name-captain-caldwell-new-boss
Mackay won just five of his 24 league matches and hisfive-month tenure was ended on Monday after a 2-0 defeat to Derby County left Wigan eight points adrift of safety in the Championship with just five matches remaining.
Caldwell, who turns 33 on Sunday, comes as something of a surprise appointment as he has no prior coaching experience.
The centre-backhas not featured for the club this term due to a persistent hip injury.
Caldwell, who won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 and two Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic, has been handed a permanent contract, but Wigan did not disclose the length of the deal.
Speaking to the club's official website, Caldwell said: "I've made no secret of the fact that I wanted to move into management when the time was right.
"I didn't expect that to come along as quickly as this but, in football, you need to take opportunities when they arise and I am honoured and excited in equal measures to take charge at the Latics, where I have shared such incredible memories over the past five years."
news_articleTue, 07 Apr 2015 17:09:21 +0000Anonymous372174 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMackay lasts less than five months at WiganMalky Mackay has been sacked by Wigan Athletic with the club languishing eight points from safety in the Championship.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mackay-lasts-less-five-months-wigan
The Scot was a controversial appointment back in November, following revelations of offensive text messages sent between himself and then Cardiff City head of recruitment Iain Moody during Mackay's time in south Wales.
Since arriving at the DW Stadium, Mackay has overseen five wins in 24 league outings, none of which have come in front of Wigan's home fans.
That run leaves the club 23rd in the table, eight points adrift of 21st with just five games remaining.
"This is a very difficult decision to make but I feel that for the long term future of the club, there needs to be a change now. I wish Malky all the best for the future," said Wigan chairman David Sharpe in a statement.
Wigan's dismal situation is in stark contrast to their fortunes in recent years, having enjoyed a run of eight seasons in the Premier League, capped by 2013's memorable FA Cup triumph.
news_articleMon, 06 Apr 2015 17:58:19 +0000Anonymous371786 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comKim joins Mackay at Wigan until end of seasonWigan Athletic have completed the signing of the player at the centre of the racism controversy surrounding managerMalky Mackay, Kim Bo-kyung, until the end of the season.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/kim-joins-mackay-wigan-until-end-season
Former Cardiff City boss Mackay - who was appointed by Wiganin November - and their ex-head of recruitment Iain Moody were reported to the Football Association (FA)in August over the exchange ofalleged racist, sexist and homophobic text messages.
The pair were said to have made derogatory comments about South Korea internationalKim in a textwhen he first signed for Cardiff in July 2012.
Kim's agent LeeYeung-joonglater insisted that the midfielder received no unfair treatment at the hands of Cardiff orMackay, who Lee has again praised following the announcement of his client's move to the Championship club.
"When Kim Bo first joined Cardiff in 2012, Malky showed him so much warmth and understanding and helped him integrate into the British culture, on and off the field," Lee told Wigan's official website.
"This experience made the decision to come to Wigan now a very easy one."
Kim - released by Cardiff last month -added:"I am very happy to be joining up with the gaffer again. I really enjoyed working with him in the past and he helped me so much in my career.
"He gave me the chance to fulfil my dream of playing in England and I am now looking forward so much to working with him again.
"Since becoming a free agent, we had various offers but when the chance came to be with the gaffer again at Wigan, this really was the only place I wanted to come."
The FA investigation into Mackay and Moody is still ongoing, whileWigan chairman Dave Whelan was banned from football for six weeks and fined £50,000 in December for insultingcomments he made about Jewish and Chinese people.
Kim joins Wigan with the club second-bottom of the Championship, seven points adrift of safety.
news_articleFri, 06 Feb 2015 12:28:28 +0000Anonymous338576 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan's Whelan hit with six-week football banWigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has been hit with a six-week ban from all football activity and fined for using insulting language.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigans-whelan-hit-six-week-football-ban
Whelan was punished by the Football Association (FA) following an interview he gave to The Guardian following the controversial appointment of Malky Mackay in November.
Mackay was appointed by the Championship strugglers despite an investigation dating back to the Scot's time at former club Cardiff City over allegations he exchanged text messages that were of a racist and sexist nature with Cardiff's then head of recruitment Iain Moody.
Whelan's interview is claimed to have carried negative connotations about Jewish and Chinese people and he was subsequently charged by the FA, who decided he had"breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute".
The 78-year-oldlater apologised for his comments, but insisted he was misquoted.
The charge was accepted by Whelan, though, and anFA Independent Regulatory Commissionhas issueda ban and a £50,000 fine.
"Dave Whelan has been suspended from all football and football activity for six weeks, subject to any appeal, following an Independent Regulatory Commission," read a statement from the FA.
"The Wigan Athletic chairman, who accepted the charge of improper conduct, has also been fined £50,000, warned as to his future conduct and ordered to undertake a mandatory educationprogramme.
"It was alleged Mr Whelan breached FA Rule E3[1] in that comments made to the media were abusive and/or insulting and/or constituted improper conduct and/or brought the game into disrepute.
"It was further alleged that this was an 'Aggravated Breach'as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief."
The statement added: "The Independent Regulatory Commission will publish full written reasons within the next 24 hours. An appeal must be lodged within seven days from receipt of the written reasons.
"The sanction is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal, or the time for appealing expires, or should Mr Whelan decide not to appeal."
A statement from Wigan read: "In summary, the FA Commission concluded that: 'We are satisfied on the evidence before us that Mr Whelan is not a racist. We are equally satisfied on the evidence before us that Mr Whelan did not intend to cause any offence by his comments.
"'It is clear that he himself is very upset by the words he used and he moved very quickly to apologise publicly, plead guilty and begin to make amends.'"
news_articleWed, 31 Dec 2014 15:17:49 +0000Anonymous315031 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan chairman Whelan accepts FA chargeWigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has accepted a Football Association (FA) charge for using insulting language.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigan-chairman-whelan-accepts-fa-charge
Whelan was punished by the governing body overan interview he gave to The Guardianshortly after Wigan controversially appointed Malky Mackay as manager last month.
The Championship club hired Mackay despite an ongoing investigation from the Scot's time at Cardiff City over claims he exchanged text messages that were of a racist and sexist nature with Cardiff's then head of recruitment Iain Moody.
Whelan's interview was alleged to have carried negative connotations about Jewish and Chinese people.
The FA subsequently charged the 78-year-old after deciding he had "breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute".
Speaking shortly after the interviewWhelan apologised for the comments, but insisted he was misquoted.
Whelan, though, has accepted the charge and request a non-personal hearing, with a dateto be set in due course.
news_articleMon, 15 Dec 2014 14:47:22 +0000Anonymous305694 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comExtension for Whelan over misconduct chargeWigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has been given more time to respond to a misconduct charge following perceived anti-Semitic comments.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/extension-whelan-over-misconduct-charge
Whelan was charged by The Football Association (FA) in November for comments made in the aftermath of Malky Mackay's appointment at the Championship club.
The arrivalof former Cardiff City bossMackay at Wiganattracted widespread criticismafter the Scot was also reported to the FA in relation to a string oftext messages involvingIain Moody - formerhead of recruitment at the Welsh club.
Mackay acknowledged the texts were"disrespectful of other cultures" butWhelan gave an interview to The Guardian in which he intimated he did not feel there was"a lot wrong" with the content ofMackay's texts.
The 77-year-old laterapologised for thosecomments, but nonethelessprovokedoutrage by stating thatJewish people "chasemoney more than everybody else".
Whelan was originally required to respond to the charge by FridayDecember 6 but, at the Wigan owner's request, has been granted extra time.
"Following a request by Dave Whelan, The FA has granted him an extension to the date by which he had to reply to his misconduct charge for media comments," stated the FA on Thursday.
"The Wigan Athletic chairman now has until 6pm on Friday 12 December 2014 to respond to the charge."
news_articleThu, 04 Dec 2014 17:28:48 +0000Anonymous299483 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comFA charges Wigan chief Whelan over commentsThe Football Association (FA) has charged Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan following comments perceived to be anti-Semitic in nature.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/fa-charges-wigan-chief-whelan-over-comments
Wiganappointed former Cardiff City bossMalky Mackay as manager last week, a decision thatattracted criticism after the Scot was reported to the FA over hisexchange oftext messages with Iain Moody - formerhead of recruitment at Cardiff.
Mackay admitted the messages were"disrespectful of other cultures"and he has come under investigation from the FA.
In the aftermath of the appointment, Whelan gave an interview to The Guardian,where he suggestedthere was not "a lot wrong" with anything Mackayhad said in those messages.
The 77-year-old was forced to apologise for this comments, but heprovoked widespread outrage when he described Jewish people as"chasing money more than everybody else".
The FA confirmed last week that ithad contacted Whelan regarding his remarksand a statement released on Thursday declaredthat he had been charged.
"The FA has charged Dave Whelan in relation to media comments," a statement read.
"It is alleged the Wigan Athletic chairman breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute.
"It is further alleged that this is an 'Aggravated Breach'as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.
"Mr Whelan has until 6pm on 5 December 2014 to respond to the charge."
Whelan has previously indicated that he would resign if found guilty of any offence.
news_articleThu, 27 Nov 2014 16:33:13 +0000Anonymous294917 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comFA confirms it will assess Whelan commentsThe Football Association (FA) has confirmed it will investigate Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan over perceived anti-Semitic remarks.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/fa-confirms-it-will-assess-whelan-comments
Wigan's appointment of Malky Mackay as manager attracted criticism this week, after the Scot was reported to the FA over hisexchange oftext messages with Iain Moody - formerhead of recruitment at Mackay's old club Cardiff City.
Mackay admitted the messages were"disrespectful of other cultures"and he has come under investigation from the FA.
Whelan was then forced to apologise for comments he made in an interview with The Guardian, where he suggestedthere was not "a lot wrong" with anything Mackayhad said in those messages.
And the 77-year-old provoked widespread outrage when he described Jewish people as"chasing money more than everybody else".
Kick It Out called for the governing body to look into the matter and on Friday, the FA confirmed that itwould contact Whelanover the matter.
news_articleFri, 21 Nov 2014 13:20:53 +0000Anonymous291152 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan owner Whelan apologises for comments​Dave Whelan has issued an apology after being accused of anti-Semitism for comments made in relation to messages sent by Malky Mackay.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigan-owner-whelan-apologises-comments
In an interview with The Guardian, Whelan is reported to have said there was not "a lot wrong" with anything Mackay -appointed Wigan manager on Wednesday -had said in abusive text messages currently under investigation by the Football Association.
As well as promptingwidespread criticism,Whelan's comments followed one of Wigan's kit sponsors endingtheir association with the club over Mackay's appointment.
A statement from anti-racism campaigners Kick It Outquestioned whether the 77-year-old was a "fit and proper person" to be running a football club, something Whelan was quick to dismiss.
"I would strongly object to that [Kick It Out's claim]," he told Sky Sports News. "I have played football in all four divisions. I have had massive experience in football.
"I brought Wigan Athletic from the fourth division to the Premier League, and we won the FA Cup.
"I fight to get Wigan Athletic to do well, I have a reputation and I don't want it tarnished."
Whelan made references to Jewish people "chasing money more than everybody else" and also brushed off a derogatory term used by Mackay about Chinese people – drawing stinging criticism from both communities.
On the subject of anti-Semitism, Whelan added: "I would never insult a Jewish person. I have got hundreds and hundreds of Jewish friends.I hold them in the highest regard.
"If anyone takes offence please accept my apologies. I did not mean to insult any single person.
"I have got loads of Chinese friends.I would never insult the Chinese."
Earlier on Thursday, havingcondemned Whelan's actions,Kick It Outcalled for the FA to fully investigate the comments made by the Wigan owner.
The statement read: "The Football Association has outlined in a statement that 'no assurances have been given on the outcome of the case' yet Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan continues to suggest elsewhere that two 'influential' people have informed him that 'nothing will come' from the investigation.
"He has brought into question whether he is a fit and proper person who should be running a professional football club.
"The remarks act as another example of the culture which continues to exist within football, and further proves that some in positions of power seem comfortable sharing those views either privately or publicly.
"These comments must not go unchallenged and have to be investigated by the FA."
news_articleThu, 20 Nov 2014 22:54:09 +0000Anonymous290820 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan sponsor quits after Mackay appointment​Wigan Athletic sponsor Premier Range will end their agreement with the Championship club after Malky Mackays appointment.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigan-sponsor-quits-after-mackay-appointment
Mackay was named as Uwe Rosler's replacement at the DW Stadium on Wednesday, despite currently being investigated by the Football Association for sending offensive text messages during his time at Cardiff City.
The 42-year-old's appointment has brought criticism from anti-discrimination groupKick It Out, andone of Wigan's primarysponsors has nowannounced they will no longer have a relationship with the club.
"Unfortunately, their recent appointment of Malky Mackay has put us in a position that we find untenable," Premier Range told BBC Sport.
"Mr Mackay is currently under investigation by the FA for sending text messages that are at odds with the general ethos here at Premier Range - and, it would seem, Cardiff and QPR feel the same as us.
"The texts Mr Mackay has admitted to sending are wholly unacceptable - and the thoughts expressed within them are a shocking reminder of a past we thought football had left behind.
"A team that would employ a man who expresses views such these is not the kind of team Premier Range wish to deal with."
Meanwhile, the FA has confirmed it hasgiven no indicationas to the outcome of their investigation into Mackayand his former head of recruitment at Cardiff Iain Moody.
To add to the furore surrounding Mackay's appointment at Wigan, chairman Dave Whelan has been accused of anti-Semitism following comments made to the Guardian.
Whelan is said to have told the newspaper there was not "a lot wrong" with anything Mackay had said in the text messagesthat are currently under investigation by the FA.
news_articleThu, 20 Nov 2014 19:18:26 +0000Anonymous290725 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comKick It Out calls for FA response over MackayKick It Out has called upon the Football Association (FA) to clarify its position surrounding Wigan Athletics appointment of Malky Mackay.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/kick-it-out-calls-fa-response-over-mackay
Mackay was dismissed by Cardiff City in December after falling out with owner Vincent Tan, and looked on the verge of taking over at Crystal Palace in August following Tony Pulis' departure from Selhurst Park.
That was until he wasreported to the FAover text messages he exchanged with then Cardiffhead of recruitment Iain Moody, which he admitted were "disrespectful of other cultures".
On Wednesday, Mackay was given another chance in management by Championship strugglers Wigan, who sacked Uwe Rosler earlier this month.
Subsequently, Kick It Out released a statement appearing to criticise the appointment, with Mackay thought to still be under investigation for his previous conduct.
"The Football Association began investigating in August alleged racist, antisemitic, sexist and homophobic comments made by Malky Mackay and Iain Moody, and we are still yet to hear whether this is near to reaching its conclusion almost three months on," the statement read.
"Where does the case now lie and how close are we to seeing whether the FA will take the appropriate action?
"Wigan Athletic have disregarded the ongoing investigation being undertaken by the FA, and any potential punishment Mackay may face, by taking the decision to appoint him.
"We need to see leadership, and a respect for the processes in place, shown by football club owners to demonstrate how seriously they take tackling issues of exclusion, prejudice and discrimination.
"It is essential high levels of conduct are maintained by those in positions of power such as club owners, boardroom officials, chief executives, managers, coaches and players, and we expect the FA, the Premier League, the Football League, the Professional Footballers'Association and the League Managers Association to ensure these standards are upheld at all times.
"It remains to be seen if Wigan's position is one which the FA and all of football's so-called 'family'are happy with.
"The FA now needs to move swiftly to let everybody know whether they agree with Wigan's position or whether they will reinforce their own zero-tolerance stance on all such matters of equality and diversity. We await the FA's response before commenting further."
news_articleWed, 19 Nov 2014 18:37:38 +0000Anonymous290072 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMackay making sure everyone knows it's International Men's DayNew Wigan manager Malky Mackay is focusing on the big issues at Wigan, Back of the Net report...John Fosterhttp://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/mackay-making-sure-everyone-knows-its-international-mens-day
Ex-Cardiff boss Mackay got straight down to business following his surprise appointment, informing all players and staff that today, 19th November, is the International Day of the Man.
Speaking at his unveiling, Mackay told assembled journalists that he was committed to getting Wigan back to the Premier League, and to raising the issue of men's rights in a society dominated by women.
"Wigan are a great club with some fine players, and I can't wait to get to work, and have you noticed how men are treated like second-class citizens these days?
"International Men's Day was started in 1994 to celebrate the often-overlooked contribution that men make to the world of business, politics, media, and sport," Mackay informed the overwhelmingly male press pack.
"Given that I'm male, it's a miracle I even got considered for this job."
Mackay continued by stressing the vital need to improve the mood of the dressing room, to build momentum going into the new year, and to call out the hypocrisy of feminists at every opportunity.
He said: "Women don't want to be judged for their lifestyle choices but get all upset when men say innocent things like 'Can I have a bounce on your falsies?' It's an obvious double standard."
Wigan fans can look forward to March 8, which is International Women's Day, or as Mackay calls it, the International Day of Banter.
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featureWed, 19 Nov 2014 18:00:59 +0000James Maw290049 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWigan turn to Mackay after sacking RoslerChampionship side Wigan Athletic have appointed Malky Mackay as their new manager following the sacking of Uwe Rosler.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/wigan-turn-mackay-after-sacking-rosler
Mackay has been out of work since being dismissedby Cardiff City last December aftera fall out with the Welsh club's owner Vincent Tan.
The 42-year-old Scot was on the verge of taking over at Crystal Palace in August before he was reported to the Football Association over text messages he exchanged with then Cardiffhead of recruitment Iain Moody, which he admitted were "disrespectful of other cultures".
Wigan have now given Mackay an opportunity to resume his managerial career as successor to Rosler, who paid the price for a poor start to the season when he was relieved of his duties last week.
The Lancashire club's chairmanDave Whelan is backing the former Scotland international to take Wigan back into the Premier League, having achieved that feat with Cardiff.
"He is the man to lead us back into the Premier League, I am convinced of that having met him and discussed the demands of the job ahead of him," Whelan told Wigan's official website.
"He has led a team out of the Championship before and he knows this league inside out having played and managed in it."
Whelan is aware that Mackay'sappointment could be viewed as controversial, but believes he deserves another chance.
"I know that this appointment will draw criticism in some quarters but we go into it with our eyes open and we have nothing to hide on this subject." he added.
"Malky made a mistake, he knows that, we know that and we have discussed this issue at length face to face. He apologised publicly for what happened at the time and has paid for what he did in terms of the bad publicity he has received since and will no doubt continue to suffer in the future."
Wigan are languishing in the relegation zone ahead of their clash with high-flying Middlesbrough on Saturday.
news_articleWed, 19 Nov 2014 14:12:19 +0000Anonymous289955 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMackay to be interviewed for vacant Wigan roleMalky Mackay is set to be interviewed for the vacant managerial position at Championship strugglers Wigan Athletic.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mackay-be-interviewed-vacant-wigan-role
The Scot has been out of work since being dismissed by Cardiff City last December, amid a much-publicised falling out with the club's owner Vincent Tan.
Mackay was thought to be on the verge of replacing Tony Pulis at Crystal Palace in August, but he was subsequently reported to the Football Association over claims he exchangedinappropriate text messages with Cardiff's then head of recruitment Iain Moody, which were allegedlyof a racist and sexist nature.
However, the 42-year-old has since vowed to clear his name and make a return to football management, and his opportunitycould come at Wigan, whosacked Uwe Rosler last week with the club languishing in 22nd position after 17 matches.
"I can confirm Malky Mackay has applied and we will speak to him. I believe he deserves a fair hearing," Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is quoted as saying by The Telegraph.
"We've had over 20 applications and started interviews on Tuesday. Hopefully we can make an appointment before the game this weekend against Middlesbrough.
"It's an important job and I don't like to mess around when I think I've got the right person."
Chris Hughton, sacked by Norwich City in April, has also been linked with the club, as has former Wigan boss Paul Jewell, who led the club to the Premier League in the 2004-05 season.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill has alsobeen touted.
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